October 21–24, 2026
July 1, 2026
*Registration is only open to students and researchers from our member organizations as well as invited industry professionals.
Globalization of Pharmaceutics Education Network (GPEN)
Keynote Lecture
Adventures in Drug Hunting
Wendy Young, Ph.D.
Wendy Young, Ph.D. is a widely recognized and distinguished biotech executive with more than 30 years of experience in the discovery and development of innovative medicines. She currently serves as a board member and scientific advisor to multiple biotechnology companies and is an advisor to GV (Google Ventures).
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Event 1 | Auditorium |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Event 2 | Foyer |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Event 3 | Auditorium |
Conference Schedule
View the full conference program and short course schedule for more details.
Abstract Submissions Now Open
Graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts for poster and podium presentations for the GPEN 2026 conference. Share your research, innovations, and insights with leaders across academia and industry.
The deadline for abstract submissions is April 2nd, 2026.
Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt
Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt (1944–2025) was the founder of the Globalization of Pharmaceutics Education Network (GPEN) and a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas. Known to many as “Ron” or “Dr. B,” he was a visionary educator, scientist, and mentor whose nearly 50-year career shaped generations of pharmaceutical scientists worldwide. His dedication to global collaboration, graduate education, and academic community lives on through GPEN and the countless students and colleagues he inspired.
In Tribute to Dr. Ronald T. Borchardt: A Giant in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
